By IREEN MULENGA President Hakainde Hichilema has assured Zambians that the new administration has set aside substantial amounts of money under the Community Development Fund (CDF) towards the provision of loans for small scale Market traders in order to grow their businesses and income. Speaking when he toured Luburma and Katungu markets in Lusaka where […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi has called for the review of the contracts awarded to China Geo Engineering Corporation which has abandoned a number of projects in the country. Mr Milupi said Government wants to work with contractors that are ready to work and deliver work. Mr Milipi […]
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef Msakni beat Super Eagles keeper Maduka Okoye with a long-range effort two minutes into the second half. Nigeria’s task was made harder when Alex Iwobi was sent off following a video assistant referee review. The […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Southern Province Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says the Government has prioritized the electrification of public infrastructure in rural areas . Mr Mweetwa said this will in turn benefit the public workers, that is why there is urgent need to resolve challenges facing the construction of the new Mujile Secondary School in Mazabuka. He […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU)National Coordinator Gabriel Pollen has assured affected floods victims in Namwala district in Southern province of government support. Dr Pollen says Government through the DMMU is working hard to ensure that people affected by floods are given shelter and food. Dr Pollen said every Government has a […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice President Mutale Nalumango says the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic calls for multi-sectoral efforts to effectively prepare and respond to emerging diseases . Mrs Nalumango has since called for concerted efforts aimed at enhancing public health security. Mrs Nalumango said that there is also need to have a measured response so […]
By Mercy Chewe Ex-Chipolopolo coach Patrick Phiri has welcomed the appointment of Croatian born trainer Aljosa Asanovic as new Zambia National Team coach. Asanovic was unveiled as Chipolopolo coach last Tuesday after signing a four-contract. Asanovic will work with first assistant Karol Prazenica of Slovakia, Video Analyst Stefan Ceravic from Serbia, Goalkeeper coach Tonci Gabric […]
My Mercy Chewe Red Arrows maintained their five point lead at the top of the FAZ Super Division table after routing Nkana 3-0 in Lusaka on Saturday. A goal each from Joseph Phiri, Ricky Banda and Freddy Tshimenga propelled Arrows to the huge victory over Nkana at Nkoloma Stadium. The Airmen continued where they left […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met for talks in Geneva on Friday amid mounting fears that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine. “This is a critical moment,” Mr Blinken said in his opening remarks. The US and Russia “don’t expect to resolve our differences here today”, he […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former Zambia Army Chief of Operations and an Officer in the Office of the President Special Division for corruption involving exportation of Mukula logs without following laid down procedure. ACC Spokesperson Queen Chibwe said Brigadier General Gilbert Mulenga has been charged with one count of Abuse […]
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